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Perry Ellis mixes tones and textures
The men who wear Perry Ellis might need a tutorial in fabrics when they go to buy their spring clothes. Instead of introducing any groundbreaking shifts in design on the runway at his Bryant Park show at New York Fashion Week on Wednesday, designer John Crocco showed he's been experimenting with different textures and fabrics for the upcoming season. .
At New York Fashion Week, Modesty Replacing Overexposure
If the world needs another sign that Britney Spears' look is yesterday's news, check out New York Fashion Week. Gone are the skin-centric, tummy-revealing and possibly private part-exposing trends that Spears and friends like Paris Hilton made ubiquitous. Instead, designers are embracing modesty, using sheer fabrics and lingerie looks to subtly hint at sexiness. It's an extension of the ladylike trends for fall; designers seem to have made the collective decision that a lot of skin isn't in. On Tuesday, Monique Lhuillier presented sophisticated, fluid looks that celebrate a woman's shape without squeezing it. Carmen Marc Valvo showed tasteful swimwear with plenty of coverage, flattering pintucks and low leg openings. Even pantyhose made a comeback over the weekend at the Derek Lam show.
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